In preliminary session, 3-judge panel to discuss PM's eligibility to run for top office while under indictment, as deadline for his immunity bid draws near

PM schedules press statement, then abruptly cancels it; he has until Tuesday to submit request to parliament to shield him from prosecution

In letter to justices ahead of hearing on whether an MK facing indictment can be tasked with forming coalition, premier tells them they have no authority on matter

TV report says Netanyahu will seek to keep move low-key, cite primary victory as justification; party says no final decision made, but a request wouldn't be 'evasion from charges'

Cabinet expected to approve appointment Sunday; PM must relinquish four additional ministries he holds due to corruption charges; no indication yet who will get other positions

Justices reject Mandelblit's argument that judges must first decide if they will rule definitively on petition, order him to hand over legal opinion ahead of December 31 hearing

Judge rules magistrate's court should make decision on whether request for access to Netanyahu's party spokesman, campaign manager's devices is based on illegally obtained material

Ofer Shelah says the PM, who faces a pending corruption indictment, should be voted out of office by the people, not the judges

High Court to hear petition arguing a lawmaker facing indictment can't be appointed PM; Likud MK threatens to legislate against the court

Appointment of Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari as the country's interim top prosecutor drew firestorm of criticism, accusation it was an attempt to obstruct Netanyahu corruption cases